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The best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue.

We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analysing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a spirit of collaboration and good will.

War is a fundamental aspect of human existence. It's good to know what war entails and what the human sacrifice is.

I will always be an advocate in terms of wars of necessity. I am just much more cautious on wars of choice.

War is complicated and intense, and it takes time and thoughts to understand what it was.

Helplessness induces hopelessness, and history attests that loss of hope and not loss of lives is what decides the issue of war.

First of all, war is a very, very difficult thing to deal with, even on the good days.

The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.

It is highly probable that in most cases, war could be avoided or ended. For discussions allow passion to subside, and to persuade alienated neighbors, or at least one of them, to listen to the voice of a conciliator is a step in the direction of peace.

A self-respecting nation is ready for anything, including war, except for a renunciation of its option to make war.